THAMARASSERY GHAT Or THAMARASSERY CHRUAM

THAMARASSERY GHAT

Or THAMARASSERY CHRUAM

It’s a spinechilling experience taking a ride on Thamarassery Ghat roads. The panoramic view of the nature while journeyinng through Thamarassery Ghat and the adventurous hairpins hold you spell bound.Thamarassery Ghat or Thamarassery Churam as it is called in Malayalam is a gateway to wayanad connecting Calicut district with Wayanad district on NH212 . In this 14km long pass there are 9 hairpin bends which is a daring experience. Thamarassery Ghat or Thamarassery Chruam begins from  Adivaram and ends at Lakkidi where you see the welcome board to Wayanad district. Thus, it should be well unederstood that the Ghat belongs to Calicut district, though it is also known by the name Wayand Churm or Wayanad Ghat.

If you pass through Thamrassery Ghat, you cannot but stop and take a look at the fascinating beauty of the mountain ranges and the forest below. It attracts hundreds of travellers everyday. The view point at the 9^th hairpin, at a height of 2000ft. above sea level give you a mesmerising sight of green forest, miniature view of vehicle moving up and small towns beneath. The monkeys on either side of the road thrill everyone. The tourism department has undertaken to build more view points for the travellers to admire the  splendor of the ghat.

There is a story being told about the discovery of Thamarassery Ghat or Thamarassery Churam. Karinthandan, a native tribal man of Wayand district helped British engineers to construct a road from Calicut to Wayand. The Viceroy had annouunced a reward for those who build a road from Calicut o Wayanad. In order to gain the reward and fame, the engineer led his guide to a peak area and shot him dead. The soul of Karinthandan started troubling passengers; occuring several accidents at the Ghat. The natives called a panditji and he chanined the soul of karinthandan to a huge banyan tree . this tree is known as Changala Maram or Chain Tree. There is an intresting feature about this tree. It is believed that the chain is getting lengthened as the tree grows taller. Although this tree is getting taller, the straight chain hanging on the tree has been just touching the ground.As soon as you cross the welcome board to wayand you can see the Chain Tree. People now consider Karinthandan as the guard of the Thamarassery Ghat and Wayand district. A small temple is constructed near the Chain Tree and people pray at the temple for the safe journey through the Ghat.  

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